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CANYON CRAWL. Ron and Glenda Robertson and Elaine and Pete Bokach brought their East County Observer to Bryce Canyon National Park, in Utah.
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Right-hander George Davis got the call on the mound for the Lakewood Ranch Majors All-Stars in their tournament opener versus Buffalo Creek.
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Marleigh Matras paints during craft time.
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There were 93 hatched and 27 unhatched eggs in the nest.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Leaving the Nest
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It's Read Everywhere
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CANYON CRAWL. Ron and Glenda Robertson and Elaine and Pete Bokach brought their East County Observer to Bryce Canyon National Park, in Utah.
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It's Read Everywhere
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Sarasota High senior catcher Carson Keyser works on a hand-eye coordination drill during the Sailors baseball camp July 7.
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